HighVulnerability
CVE-2024-12471: The Post Saint WordPress plugin arbitrary file upload via add_image_to_library
- Source
- NVD(opens in a new tab)
- Identifier
- CVE-2024-12471
- Published
- Record updated
- Known exploitation
- Not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog at the last check.
- EPSS
- 1.6%
Summary
The Post Saint plugin for WordPress, all versions up to and including 1.3.1, lacks a capability check and file type validation on the add_image_to_library AJAX action. Authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access and above can upload arbitrary files, which makes remote code execution possible. The weakness is classified as CWE-94, Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection').
Mitigation
The source does not state a fix yet. Check the original advisory for updates.
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